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40 Under 40

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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Tampa liquor store chain owner modernizes his way to an $11M business

40 Under 40 winner Trey Lawson, 33, is owner of Liquor Depot and Joy Bar.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
Sarasota developer reflects on lead-up to Waldorf project

40 Under 40 winner Sadek Omar, 39, is the managing partner for Jebcore and Ore Development.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
Next-generation leader implements processes at SWFL family flooring business

40 Under 40 winner Lauren Taylor, 34, is regional manager at Taylor Carpet One.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
Young entrepreneur flees California to build SWFL affordable housing leader

40 Under 40 winner Andrew Cribss, 36, is the CEO and founder of Onda Housing Group.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
College basketball star takes family awnings firm to new heights

40 Under 40 winner Mara Falahee, 32, is the CEO of SPF Screens & Awnings.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
SWFL interior design exec turns childhood dreams into reality

40 Under 40 winner Dominique Coffman, 39, is vice president of design at Interiors By Design West in Naples.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
Non-CPA's energy, acumen help CPA firm soar

40 Under 40 winner Amariah Dawes, 33, is the senior operations manager for Johnson Messal Bristow.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
SWFL car rental giant exec prioritizes constant improvement

40 Under 40 winner Ahsan Shaikh, 37, is director of operations at Avis Budget Group.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Founder leads Tampa mortgage firm to hit five-year mark, now in four states

40 Under 40 winner Ryan Kearns, 38, is founder and broker-owner of Kearns Mortgage Team.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
Sarasota-based Amish furniture exec helps build $3M Amazon channel

40 Under 40 winner Marina de Sa Nogueira, 35, is the marketing manager for DutchCrafters.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Champion athlete-turned-investor, entrepreneur builds development firm

40 Under 40 winner Maximilian Vollmer, 28, is the founder of Vollmer Real Estate Investments.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 8, 2026
Sarasota startup capital firm co-founder helps raise $100M for clients

40 Under 40 winner Alexander Ronzino, 32, is the managing partner of Rework Capital.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2026
Tampa entrepreneur, immigrant, builds $3.5M, 24-employee real estate business

40 Under 40 winner Thao Le, 35, is CEO and owner of Gain Property Group.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
Bradenton entrepreneur reboots career from software engineer to COO

40 Under 40 winner Trevor Ewen, 39, is the chief operating officer and co-owner of QBench.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2026
Bradenton HR leader, 'cycle breaker' to launch 24/7 coaching app

40 Under 40 winner Samantha Stuntz, 37, is the SVP of People Operations and HR for Career Certified, the founder of Proven Under Pressure and the creator of Uncloud360.

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